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This year’s sakura, cherry blossoms have been blooming so long, it’s over 2 weeks! (Usually, just 1 week or less.) This is my first time to see so many cherry blossoms everywhere in Tokyo for such a long time, and still they are in bloom! It’s like they know a lot of tourists from all…

Not only Pokemon or Dragon Ball, Japanese anime (animated cartoon) is now world-wide popular and many people are expecting to see the new season of their favorite show, such as Attack on Titan. Here’s our report of Anime Japan 2017, one of the biggest anime festivals in the world! This year, Fate/Grand Order (FGO) was…

Let’s continue our Tokyo Tour! Say goodbye to Happo-en, we headed to Chinzanso Hotel for lunch. Yes, finally lunch!!! This hotel has such a long history. 700 years ago, before the Edo Era, the land of Chinzanso was called Tsubakiyama (Mountain of Camellias), where wild camellias bloomed. Well, there are many interesting things to talk…

Tokyo is a mixture of traditional parts and super modern parts. One of us will show you an exciting Tokyo day tour! I joined the Tokyo Tour in the early winter. There are pickups at major hotels in Tokyo, and my departure was Daiichi Hotel, just 2 minute walk from Shimbashi station. We were transferred to Hamamatsucho…

Tokyo Sky Tree is the tallest tower in Japan, and the 2nd tallest building in the world with 634 meters high. The main purpose of the building is broadcasting TV and radio and also this is one of the most popular tourist spots in Tokyo. Let’s get up to the panorama deck for the amazing…

Ueno is a town of art in Tokyo, Japan. The most important museums are here, from ancient to modern. In early spring, this is one of the best place to see sakura, cherry blossoms. If you’re interested in enjoying art in Tokyo, just stop by here for a day. We also have a zoo! Tokyo National…

Meiji Jingu Shrine is located right in the center of Tokyo and one of the major popluar destinations. You will be surrounded by natural forests and enjoy traditional ritual buildings. And right opposite of the shrine is Harajuku, the most exciting shopping town. Let’s have fun by visiting both! In Shnto, Japanese original religion, it…